Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon, a public officer, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized, pursuant to law, by the officer, unless this code expressly provides otherwise.
Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.Amended October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 1600) (Chapter 646).Amended October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 1600) (Chapter 646).Added by Stats 2004 ch 871 (AB 825),s 2, eff. 1/1/2005.Repealed by Stats 2000 ch 1058 (AB 2907), s 14, eff. 1/1/2001.Added October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 1600) (Chapter 646).